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Blade Runner
CAST & DIRECTOR
Directed by Ridley Scott. With Harrison Ford, Rutger Hauer, Sean Young.
7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGWHAT IT'S ABOUT
In the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a quartet of replicants who have escaped to Earth seeking their creator for a way to extend their short life spans.
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7.9/10
MOVIHERO RATINGYOUR WATCHLISTIn the smog-choked dystopian Los Angeles of 2019, blade runner Rick Deckard is called out of retirement to terminate a quartet of replicants who have escaped to Earth…
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RELEASE SNAPSHOT
Release snapshot for Blade Runner.
MoviHero lists June 25, 1982 as the release date for Blade Runner. Ridley Scott is the listed director. The listed cast includes Harrison Ford as Deckard, Rutger Hauer as Batty, Sean Young as Rachael, Edward James Olmos as Gaff. A trailer and 5 stills are available on this page.
Release dateJune 25, 1982
GenresDrama · Science Fiction · Thriller
Runtime1h 58m
DirectorRidley Scott
CastHarrison Ford as Deckard, Rutger Hauer as Batty, Sean Young as Rachael, Edward James Olmos as Gaff
TrailerAvailable on this page
Images5 stills
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Blade Runner runs 1h 58m. Allow extra time for breaks.
Is it slow or fast?
The current MoviHero pacing estimate is 5/10: a middle-ground pace.
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The attention estimate is 6/10. Expect to follow the story rather than use it as background viewing.
How emotionally intense is it?
The emotional-impact estimate is 5/10, suggesting a moderate emotional load. This does not tell you whether the ending is happy or sad.
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MoviHero Rating: 7.9/10 from 15,590 votes. Updated Nov 4, 2026.
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Pacing5/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending5/10
Scary2/10
Violence4/10
Rewatchability7/10
Attention Required6/10
VIEWER REVIEWS
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“Planet Noir I declare Blade Runner the best sci-fi movie of all time.”
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“The movie's story didn't do much for me, however I did find parts of it confusing.”
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“Retirement - Replicants - Resplendent. Blade Runner is one of those glorious films that has gained in popularity the older it has gotten. Ridley Scott's…”
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“Some people will say this classic sci-fi "has nothing to offer other than overrated cult-status".”
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“I have only viewed the Final Cut, and judging by reviews elsewhere this is possibly the most complete and satisfying version of them all.”
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“It's too bad she won't live. But then again, who does?”
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